University Of Aberdeen
Evening Programme in The Highlands
2005 - 2006
Centre for Lifelong Learning in association with
The Highland Council Education, Culture & Sport Service

Welcome

For more than five centuries, the University of Aberdeen has served the communities of the North-east and Highlands and Islands. Making use of modern technology and different teaching techniques, a number of our courses are now available world-wide as well as at a large number of centres scattered throughout the Highlands and Islands and the whole of North-east Scotland.

Nowhere do past and present come together more than in our Evening Programme of talks. In this booklet you will find a large programme aimed at a wide audience. With many of the talks inspired by the rich and historic environment of the Highlands and Islands, topics range from the distant past to the forefront of modern science. These talks are for you – whatever your interests or previous knowledge of the subjects covered.

Other events include details of our part-time credit bearing programmes; ‘A Portrait of Orkney’ - a one week residential course based in Orkney, summer 2006 and details of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society illustrated talks at their Inverness Centre.

If you would like further information about any of the courses in this booklet, please get in contact and we will assist you in any way we can.

We look forward to welcoming you to our events.

Donald Paterson
Programme Co-ordinator

ADMISSION
Admission at the door: £3.00 (concession £2.00)
Credit bearing courses and Summer Schools: prices on application
Unless otherwise specified, details of courses and other events can be obtained from:
Hazel Macfarlane,
Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Aberdeen
B5 Etive House, Beechwood Park
INVERNESS IV2 3BW

Tel: 01463 718718, Fax: 01463 714794, email [email protected]

If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive future copies of this programme, please complete the sheet at the end of this programme and return it to the above address.

The University of Aberdeen would like to thank the following for their financial support of the events listed in this brochure:
Ballachulish Hotel
Dunbeath Preservation Trust
Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust
Miss Isobel Rae Trust
Royal Norwegian Consulate, Edinburgh
Scottish Book Trust
Sutherland Estates
The Highland Council

We are also grateful to the many individuals who devote a great deal of their time in promoting the programme of lectures

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PART-TIME STUDY
The University of Aberdeen offers courses in the following programmes by various modes of delivery at study centres throughout the Highlands and Islands during Session 2005-6. Courses can be taken for pleasure or credits can be accumulated for Certificate, Diploma or Degree awards.

Access to Degree Studies MA in Combined Studies
BTh (Bachelor of Theology) Counselling Skills COSCA validated
Certificate in Science Certificate in Philosophical Studies
Certificate and Diploma in Christian Studies
Certificate, Diploma and MA in Scottish Archaeology
Certificate, Diploma and MA in Scottish Cultural Studies

Courses are available at study centres throughout the Highlands and Islands: Alness, Fort William, Gairloch, Golspie, Inverness, Kingussie, Kinlochbervie, Mallaig, Plockton, Portree, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Stornoway, Thurso and Wick and are taught by audio or video conferencing and by face-to-face teaching. Some courses are also available via the Internet. Fee waiver and generous fee abatement available.
For further details of the various courses in any these programmes in which you are interested, please telephone the Inverness Office of Centre for Lifelong Learning on 01463 718718 or email [email protected]

ACCESS TO DEGREE STUDIES
The University of Aberdeen offers adult students an approach to degree level study through a part-time access programme. Passes in 4 Access courses from a wide range available can lead to the award of the Access to Degree Studies certificate. This guarantees the offer of a degree place at Aberdeen and can be used to support applications to other universities.

For further details please contact Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Aberdeen on 01224 2723528 or email [email protected]

SUMMER SCHOOL FOR ACCESS
The Summer School for Access provides a preparation and qualification for degree study for people whose qualifications do not reflect their true potential. Applications are accepted from school leavers, college students and adult returners of all ages.

You will be a full-time student of the University, resident in Aberdeen for ten weeks, from mid-June until August. In many cases, bursaries are available to cover tuition and hall of residence fees. Satisfactory completion guarantees the offer of a degree place at the University of Aberdeen and has provided admission to colleges and universities elsewhere.

Further details from: Tracy Bonsall
University of Aberdeen, AB24 3FX
Tel: 01224 272448 or email: [email protected]

A PORTRAIT OF ORKNEY
A 1-week residential course based in Orkney – Summer 2006

Further details from: Hazel Macfarlane
Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Aberdeen B5 Etive House, Beechwood Park, Inverness, IV2 3BW
Tel: 01463 718718 or email [email protected]

DUNBEATH Dunbeath Heritage Centre – WEDNESDAY – 7.30pm
(sponsored by Dunbeath Preservation Trust)

26 October 2005
The Ice Age in Caithness - Dr Adrian Hall
Details from: Meg Sinclair, Dunbeath Heritage Centre. 01593 731233

25 October 2005
THURSO North Highland College – TUESDAY – 7.30pm
 FROM STROMNESS SAILED AWAY …Orkney & Arctic Whaling
Jim Troup
(in association with Caithness Field Club)

22 November 2005
NORWAY – 100 YEARS OLD! (sponsored by Royal Norwegian Consulate, Edinburgh)
John Mowat
(in association with Caithness Field Club)

7 February 2006
GEOLOGY ON THE INTERNET
Peter Reynolds

SUTHERLAND

BRORA         
Brora Community Learning Centre  –
WEDNESDAY – 7.30PM

ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART
A new series of illustrated talks by Dr Norman Gibson
A series of presentations to explore different aspects of archaeology and art, taking in a wide range of images from prehistoric periods to the modern era. Although the four talks are part of a series, each can be attended and enjoyed on its own.
9th November Enlightened Eyes – visual interpretations of the physical landscape
16th November Imagined Worlds – actual minds, possible cultures
23rd November Altered Horizons – creative intelligence made visible and tangible
30th November Twilight Zones – creating the past on the drawing boards of the present
Further details: Lynne Paterson on 01408 622707
Venue: Brora Community Centre Lounge
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £3 per talk (£2 concession)

GOLSPIE Community Room, Golspie H. School – WEDNESDAY – 8.00pm

26 October 2005 WILD SCOTLAND FROM SHETLAND TO THE SOLWAY
Dr Kenny Taylor

30 November 2005 THE REMARKABLE TREES OF SCOTLAND
Jim Paterson, MBE

Details from Lawrence Jamieson, Community Learning, 01408 633500

KINLOCHBERVIE High School, Kinlochbervie – WEDNESDAY – 7.30pm

23 November 2005 ST KILDA WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Dr Jeff Stone
(in association with Kinlochbervie History Society)

01 March 2006 SCOTTISH OTTERS
Dr Paul Yoxon

Details from: Michael Otter - 01971 521729

LAIRG Ferrycroft Countryside Centre – MONDAY – 8.00pm
(in association with Lairg Historical Society)

24 October 2005 ST VALERY: THE IMPOSSIBLE ODDS
(capture of the Highland Division in June 1940)
Bill Innes (in association with the Scottish Book Trust)

5 December 2005 WILD SCOTLAND FROM SHETLAND TO THE SOLWAY
Dr Kenny Taylor

20 February 2006 FAMILY HISTORY: SOURCES AND TECHNIQUES
Gordon Johnson

Details from: Liz Quinn, Cnoc Grianach, Main Street, Lairg. 01549 402187

LOCHINVER Community Room, Lochinver Village Hall – THURSDAY – 7.45pm
(in association with Assynt Field Club)

24 November 2005 ST KILDA WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Dr Jeff Stone

16 March 2006 WILD SCOTLAND FROM SHETLAND TO THE SOLWAY
Dr Kenny Taylor

Details from: Ian Evans, Caltuinn, Nedd, Drumbeg, By Lochinver. 01571 833241

STRATHY Strathy Hall – TUESDAY – 8.00pm
(in association with Strathy & Armadale Local Studies Group)

7 February 2006 EMIGRATION FROM THE HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS
Dr Marjory Harper

Details from: Robert Mackay, Strathy, 01641 541219

For other areas in Highland contact -
Tel: 01463 718718, Fax: 01463 714794, email [email protected]